Rn - Labor And Delivery

Compensation Information:
Wage Range: $40.76 - $75.17 per hour
Wage Range Effective 11/1/23: $42.19 - $77.81 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. Our patient care is recognized by Healthgrades, which named EvergreenHealth one of America's 50 Best Hospital for 2021-2022. EvergreenHealth takes pride in being the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America! We are also proud of our ongoing commitment of upholding AWHONN Staffing Standards to ensure safe nurse to patient ratios as a means to promote high-quality care and exceptional outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse to join our Family Maternity Center. This position is self-scheduling.

Job Summary:
Registered Nurses on the Family Maternity Center (FMC) are responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Primary Duties:

• Ability to provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from spinal or epidural anesthesia following a C-section or vaginal delivery.
• Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge and ability to competently assess and care for normal neonates, providing for their needs in a warm, safe environment in the company of the infant's family.
• Knowledge gained by attendance at a Basic Lactation Course and the ability to provide breastfeeding assistance to our patients consistent with our Family Maternity Center philosophy.
• Assessment of the laboring patient including identifying alterations in the normal labor process.
• High-risk antepartum care, including knowledge of medications involved in treatment.
• Communicates appropriately with Special Care Nursery nurses and/or pediatricians when the neonate's status moves beyond normal expectations for well-born infants.
• Advanced fetal monitor strip interpretation.
• Ability to circulate in the operating room for a C-section, PPTL, or another unexpected outcome or emergency.
• Assist in infant stabilization.
• Appropriate phone advice and triage service to pregnant patients.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington
• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) (or required within five (5) years of employment)
• Minimum one (1) year of current labor & delivery RN experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• NRP certification within 4-weeks of hire

DESIRED for the position:

• Master's degree in Nursing

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Health Savings Account
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• On-demand virtual health care
• Life and disability insurance
• Free parking

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

2023 Benefits Guide

EvergreenHealth is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. The literature shows that having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care. Toward that end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to begin a BSN program within three years and obtain a BSN within five years of employment. Please note this BSN requirement does not apply to those with an RN license for twenty or more years or current EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April 1, 2014.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.

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